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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1916
Page
7
New Orleans Cotton opens up then slips as forecasts of fair weather curb demand. midday prices mostly steady with Texas boll weevil damage cited. New York Cotton trades cautious with futures dipping then recovering, closes mixed after weak spot sales and a government crop report.
R. W. Beard, contractor offers repair work on short notice. Contact Bell 702, home 1055, P O Box 1224. jy11-71.
In Savannah July 11 turpentine firm 43.44 with no sales, receipts 414 casks, shipments 520 casks, stock 13 711. Rosin firm shows receipts 1 269 barrels, shipments 652 barrels, stocks 67 450 barrels. Price quotes B D E F G H I 6.00 K 6.05 M 6.10 N 6.15 WG 6.25 WW 6.50.
Chicago receipts show hogs 21 000 head market slow with prices 9.75 to 10.15 for many classes. Cattle receipts 3 000 head market weak with native beef 7.20 to 11.20. Sheep 16 000 head market firm with wethers 6.80 to 8.30 and lambs 7.50 to 11.10.
New York reports resumed liquidation of affiliated war stock issues with broad selling. Ind Alcohol fluctuated wildly, later sliding about 6 1/2 points from yesterday's gains. American Coal products fell around 3 points and extended losses beyond 11. Studebaker dropped, adding 6 points as Marine shares showed heaviness.
The cotton seed oil market closed steady in New York on July 11 with spot bids at 10.50. Futures quotes ranged from January at 8.51 8.54 to December 8.50 8.53. Total sales reached 18,600.
List of ships and steamers with origin, destination, and cargo plans for the month. Oranian from Liverpool to British Isles due July 12. Asian from Liverpool due July 27. Belvernon to United Fruit Company with Honduras route. Henry W Cramp, Janeta, and others await repairs, lumber cargoes, or cargo loading. An advertising insert for Chamberlain's Tablets follows.
The Cuban steamship Paloma of the Munson Line, sailing between Mobile and Cuban ports, arrived late Monday night and began loading at Pier 8 Tuesday morning after coming from Cienfuegos. Peerless to Depart Mobile Thursday for Montgomery and river landings as notices warn local agents. Alamo Delayed by Hurricane. Mallory Line vessel from New York via Key West and Tampa was not in port by Wednesday afternoon.
The Tarpon, an American coastwise steamer on the St. Andrew's Bay to Mobile run, had not reached the harbor by early afternoon though due at daylight yesterday. It is owned by the St. Andrew and Gulf line.
The H. H. Colle from Pascagoula Mississippi docked at the foot of Government street about 10:30 this morning carrying a large quantity of yeast for local bakeries. She will depart on the return trip immediately. The Henry Crosby, a three-masted schooner, arrived from Port Arthur Texas and is anchored in the stream. The City of Balport, a schooner, arrived in distress from the sea after Wednesday's hurricane and now anchors off Government street in the stream.
Line, New York via Key West and Tampa, Fla., due today. Munplace (Nov.), steamship, Ha vana, Cuba, to Munson Line, due July 28.
Storm on July 5 damaged the South Pass lights including the jetty range rear light and Head of the Passes west jetty light as well as the Jump Post light. Rebuilding will begin as soon as practicable under the Eighth Lighthouse District.
American navy officers detailed by the navy department to determine the status of the German submarine Deutschland went aboard the craft today. Captain Hughes completed his inspection around 2 p.m. He declined to discuss findings, saying he would report later to Collector Ryan. He said he saw everything except the bottom of the hull and finished the review to establish the ship's status.
The Salvation Army in Mobile led by Adjutant Ira Munselle at 213 Conti Street says it can find work for all able bodied men. It also offers to supply housewives with women help by calling Bell telephone 1849.
Democrats backed nine hour daily sessions to hasten work while Republicans formed a committee to confer on an executive program. The War Department reported on mobilization conditions for the national guard. The Baker volunteer officers retirement bill gained favorable committee action.
Baton Rouge July 11 report from Chamberlain across the river notes an infantile paralysis case with death, the first such case in the state.
Havana July 11 The veto of President Menocal of the Maza law was approved today by the council of secretaries. The law requires a president seeking re election to resign sixty five days before the election.
An advertisement for Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy claims one or two doses stop attacks quickly. It states the medicine is pleasant to take and leaves the bowels natural since it contains no astringent. Available everywhere.
German forces repelled a Russian push toward Kovel near Hulewicz south of the Sarney Kovèl line. The Germans seized three machine guns in the engagement.
Villa force retreating from Jimenez attacked Parral but was defeated by Carranza troops after a savage battle 50 miles southwest. Official report received today by General.
The friends and family are requested to attend the funeral from the family residence at 928 Cent Street this Tuesday evening at 5 o'clock. Interment will be in Magnolia Cemetery.
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